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Pasta Recipes

Homemade Egg Noodles

Homemade Egg Noodles

Considering how much I absolutely love and adore pasta, I’m surprised that I’ve never attempted homemade pasta myself. I was doing a little research and found out that there really aren’t too many ingredients and it really didn’t look all that hard to make it, 

Super Simple and Fast Spaghetti Sauce

Super Simple and Fast Spaghetti Sauce

I am not exaggerating when I say that I make this super simple and fast spaghetti sauce once per week. My 2-year-old, almost 1-year-old, and my husband love this and always request it. Willa calls it ba-shetty and I hope that never changes. Plus, at 

One-Pan Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shells

One-Pan Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shells

Hopefully, by now you know how much I love pasta and cheese. These creamy garlic parmesan shells are a little twist on a mac and cheese recipe and are the perfect side dish for your summer grilling adventures.  I use a simple white sauce and 

Creamy Bacon and Gruyère Orzo

Creamy Bacon and Gruyère Orzo

If you know me, you know I love, love, LOVE pasta and cheese. Macaroni and cheese is my absolute favorite food and I could eat it every day without getting sick of it, but I still like to try making new recipes with my favorite 

Creamy Feta Mac and Cheese

Creamy Feta Mac and Cheese

It’s not news that I love mac and cheese. It is also becoming Willa, my oldest daughter’s, favorite food and I am both proud but also worried she will only want to eat mac and cheese for the rest of her life like her mama. 

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Orzo

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Orzo

When we moved to West Virginia, we met some of our very best friends Liz and Don. Not only are they one of the sweetest couples with a smart and fun daughter, but they are also some of the biggest foodies and best cooks we 

Homemade Mac and Cheese

Homemade Mac and Cheese

To quote Chrissy Teigan: This is MY mac and cheese, dammit. This homemade mac and cheese recipe is one I’ve been making for years. My mom taught me the basics and I’ve practiced and kept making it for years. I’ve made countless variations, but this 

Roasted Red Pepper Pesto with Pasta and Sausage

Roasted Red Pepper Pesto with Pasta and Sausage

Do you ever make your own jarred sauces? I made this Roasted Red Pepper Pesto and jarred it up to keep in my fridge. It didn’t last long though! I used it to make this red pepper pesto pasta and will have to make another batch